Journalist Aykol's blood values deteriorated
It was reported that Huseyin Aykol, who is undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit, has experienced a deterioration in his blood values and that his feeding has been suspended as a result.
The commission's decision will pave the way for the process says Erdogan
President Erdogan stated in his remarks to journalists that the commission's decision to meet with Abdullah Ocalan would pave the way for the process and contribute to it.
‘The right to life of 88 women violated in Kurdistan over the past year’
IHD announced that the right to life of 88 women had been violated in Kurdistan over the past year.
Commission in Imrali, minutes of meeting to be submitted to Parliamentary Commission
The Parliamentary Commission, which travelled to Imrali today, is expected to submit the minutes of its meeting with Abdullah Ocalan to the Parliament Speaker and the commission.
'All peoples should support the process'
DEM Party Balıkesir officials stated that they considered the Parliamentary Commission's decision to meet with Abdullah Ocalan to be correct, adding that they believed those opposed to visiting Imrali would contribute to the process in the future.
Mazloum Abdi: We need to visit Imrali, Turkey should not be afraid of this
Mazloum Abdi, General Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), said that their visits to Imrali would contribute to the process and be beneficial to Turkey. Abdi emphasised that a decentralised administration would strengthen Syria.
Parliamentary Commission heads to Imrali
Members of the National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy Commission established in Parliament are travelling to Imrali today to meet with Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
Göran Therborn: Öcalan is the Mandela of our time
Lenin Prize-winning philosopher Göran Therborn stated in his message of support for the process that Abdullah Öcalan deserves the Nobel Prize for his call for peace.
Baloch Fariba Borhanzahi: Jin, jiyan, azadî has been embraced as a shared cry
Fariba Borhanzahi, noting that Baloch women were inspired by the struggle of Kurdish women, said: “Many Baluchi women have embraced the slogan ‘Jin jiyan azadî (Woman, life, freedom)’ as a shared cry.”
Rojhilat Young Women's Union member: The fundamental achievement is freedom
"One of the issues we must win is the freedom of Rojhilat and Iranian women," said Helbest Remzbar Qendîl, a member of the Rojhilat Young Women's Union, adding, "Women must know where to fight; this is the vehicle of the revolution."
"International Conference on Peace and Democratic Society" in Istanbul
The DEM Party will hold an "International Conference on Peace and Democratic Society" on 6-7 December, with the participation of important figures at the international level.
Sapling planting held in Dorsîn to protest tree cutting
Led by the Democratic Institutions Platform, ecology groups and civil society organizations planted oak and almond saplings in Dorsîn to protest ongoing tree cutting in the area.
Journalist Aykol to undergo PEG treatment
Journalist Huseyin Aykol, who has developed a new bacterial infection in his lungs, is set to receive PEG treatment, doctors said.
Struggle for survival in a cycle of poverty, insecurity and violence
Women working in the fields on 25 November drew attention to the violence perpetrated against women as a result of economic and social pressure, demanding improved working conditions and that violence not go unpunished.
Jinwar sheds light on 'women's cities'
While work continues on the “women-friendly cities” and “women's city” projects frequently discussed by local administrations, the village of Jinwar, established for women and children in Rojava, sets an example to the world with its women's liberation and communal structure.
Mazloum Abdi speaking to MA: SDF participation strengthens the Syrian army and brings peace
SDF General Commander Mazloum Abdi said there is agreement with Damascus on military matters, but that there will be no general agreement until fundamental issues are resolved. Abdi said; “The participation of the SDF strengthens the Syrian army and brings peace to the region.”
The Commission decided to meet with Abdullah Ocalan
In a vote held in the Parliamentary Commission, a decision was made to meet with Abdullah Ocalan. The meeting is expected to take place at the beginning of the week.
From Bakirhan to the CHP: They are trying to turn opposition to government into opposition to a solution
Speaking at a public meeting in Çewlîg (Bingol), Tuncer Bakirhan said of the Republican People's Party (CHP)'s decision not to visit Imralı, "They are trying to turn opposition to the government into opposition to a solution. The CHP must read the Kurdish issue correctly. This is what we expect from the CHP," he stated.
CHP continues to sabotage process: They walked out of the meeting
While the Commission's 18th meeting was taking place, the Republican People's Party (CHP) walked out of the meeting room.
We will not send a representative to İmralı says CHP Deputy Group Chair
CHP Deputy Group Chair Murat Emir announced that the CHP will not send a representative to İmralı.
Parliamentary commission convenes to discuss Imrali visit
Speaking at the commission meeting where the Imralı visit was to be discussed and put to a vote, Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus stated that they had listened to different circles in Turkey during 17 meetings.
Vice chair of MHP says he will go to Imrali
Stating that the commission will decide on the visit and that the Republican People's Party (CHP) should also be included, Turkish Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Vice chair Feti Yıldız said: "I will go from our party."
Kurtulmuş met with party coordinators
Numan Kurtulmuş met with the coordinators of political parties prior to the commission meeting where the Imralı visit would be decided.
Mûş takes care of unclaimed graves of the Halabja victims
All that remains of the victims of the Halabja Massacre, who survived and lived for four years in areas converted into camps as part of the “Köykent” project in Mûş (Muş), are their graves. The people of Mûş are taking care of these unclaimed graves.
Uğur Kaymaz and his father murdered 21 years ago: New mechanisms for justice must be created
Lawyer Erdal Kuzu, drawing attention to the fact that the Uğur Kaymaz case has repeatedly become a case of rights violations, stated that if the process is successful, “new mechanisms must be created to meet the demands of those who have suffered rights violations.”
Three million people await a solution to return to their villages
Çukurova Migration Monitoring and Research Association (Çukurova GÖÇ-DER) Co-chair Mehmet Ali Oral stated that the process cannot move forward without the removal of village guards, mined areas and grazing bans, saying, "Three million people are waiting for a solution to return to their villages."
There is a need for a ‘women's struggle alliance’ in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region
Munîra Abwbakir and Şîna Alî, who stated that women's unity is essential against the prevailing patriarchal mentality in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, said, “There is a need for a common voice in solving problems.”
AKP decision on İmralı: We will vote in favour
AKP commission members, who convened to discuss the İmralı agenda, decided that "together with the People's Alliance, we will vote in favour of the visit."
CHP to announce decision on İmralı visit tomorrow
The CHP will announce its decision regarding the Imrali visit tomorrow after discussions with the Central Executive Board (MYK).
Treatment of Iranian prisoner Zeinab Jalalian being obstructed
Zeinab Jalalian, who has been held in Yezid Prison for 20 years, is not receiving treatment despite three weeks having passed since her operation, and her health checks are being obstructed.
‘Hundred year policies of denial and destruction must be confronted’
Human Rights Association (IHD) Mersin Branch co-chair Gazi Inci stated that the state’s inaction stems from its insistence on a security-focused mindset. “The obstacle to citizenship status is not the organization, but the state itself,” he said.
Kurdish women’s struggle offers a vision of freedom
Free Women’s Movement (Tevgera Jinên Azad-TJA) member Sebahat Tuncel stated that what distinguishes the Kurdish women’s movement is its claim to a new life that has developed along the line of women’s liberation, saying, “Here, there is a different promise of freedom and an invitation to freedom for women. What is exciting is this.”
Blood transfusion to be administered to journalist Aykol
Journalist Hüseyin Aykol has been started on different antibiotics after a new bacterium was detected in his lungs. A blood transfusion will also be administered.
AKP and CHP to convene on agenda of ‘İmralı visit’
Following the decision of the commission to convene with the agenda of visiting Abdullah Öcalan, both the AKP and CHP have decided to hold internal meetings with their own members.
Ilham Ahmed: A peace that does not include women cannot be lasting
Speaking at the 6th Middle East Peace and Security Forum in Duhok, Ilham Ahmed emphasized that the Kurdish issue has remained unresolved for 100 years and noted that any peace that does not include women cannot be sustainable.
Research Reports sent to İmralı returned
The latest field research reports sent by SAMER to Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan were returned with the note “Not accepted by the institution.”
Mazloum Abdi: The Peace Process initiated by Leader Apo is an opportunity
Speaking at the forum in Duhok, SDF General Commander Mazloum Abdi called for equal opportunities for Rojava in Syria’s reconstruction and emphasized that the process initiated by Abdullah Öcalan is an opportunity for the entire Middle East.
‘Just as the Kurdish side takes steps, the state must also act
Evaluating the withdrawal of guerrilla forces of the Kurdish Freedom Movement from Zap, Mehmet Kamaç, Co-Spokesperson of the Democratic Unity Initiative, said the state must take steps just as the Kurdish Freedom Movement has, and must ensure the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan.
Representatives of political parties call for legal steps
Provincial heads of the Saadet Party, DEVA and CHP in Wan (Van) said the government must take action for the continuation of the process, adding: “What is essential is to implement legal regulations based on the concept of justice.”
Eren Keskin: ATK worked to conceal torture in Rojin Case
Lawyer Eren Keskin stated that the Forensic Medicine Institute (ATK) prolonged the process by releasing DNA results one year after the death of Rojin Kabaiş, adding: “ATK has worked to conceal torture up until today.”
Existential stance in Afghanistan: Resistance
In Afghanistan, women are refusing to abandon resistance, developing new methods of struggle against Taliban rule. Pashtana Durrani said: “The agenda is simple: we need to be our own saviors. We must make our own decisions—not the men around us, not the global community, not international organizations.”
Commission's 17th meeting begin: We will win together
Speaking at the National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy Commission’s 17th meeting, Numan Kurtulmuş said: “Our work will be completed not with an ordinary report, but with a valuable note recorded in history. This time, we will win together.”
Political scientist Köker: The commission's visit to İmralı has become a serious expectation
Political scientist Levent Köker stated that Bahçeli's statement on İmralı was an indication that he supported the process, saying, “There is now a strong expectation that the commission will visit İmralı with a delegation to make direct contact with Öcalan, and that this should be done as soon as possible.”
I would not hesitate to go to İmralı with three colleagues says Devlet Bahceli
Turkish Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Leader Devlet Bahçeli, speaking at his party’s parliamentary group meeting stated: “The commission has now entered its final stretch, and delaying a visit to İmralı makes no sense! If no one is willing to go, I will take three of my colleagues with me, I would not hesitate to go to İmralı.”
‘Nothing prevents the implementation of the right to hope’
Yasin Aktaş, Co-chair of the Riha (Urfa) Branch of the Lawyers for Freedom Association (ÖHD), stated that there is no need for a legal amendment to implement the “right to hope” for Abdullah Öcalan, emphasizing: “We are a party to the European Convention on Human Rights. If the Convention is respected, the ‘right to hope’ can be applied.”
‘They ruined our lives with a single photograph’
Stating that she was mistaken for a dead person in a photograph and consequently put on trial, mother of three Rojbin Nergiz said: “That person is not me. I want justice.”
‘Bîra Sûrê’ at the Rojava Film Festival
On the fifth day of the Rojava International Film Festival, Bîra Sûrê (Memory of Sur) and numerous other films were screened for audiences.
Final results of the Iraq elections announced
The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq announced the results of the parliamentary elections after the objections. Voter turnout in Kurdistan was recorded as 71.65 per cent in Erbil, 65.02 per cent in Kirkuk, 60.15 per cent in Sulaymaniyah, and 77.47 per cent in Duhok.
‘Commission must meet with Abdullah Ocalan’
Participants at the Democratic Unity Initiative meeting in Mersin stated that the Commission should meet with the solution’s key figure, Abdullah Ocalan.
Temelli: Commission to draft special law report
Sezai Temelli, a parliamentarian from the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party, stated that only unilateral steps have been taken so far in the ongoing process, emphasizing that the commission’s current task is to prepare a report for a special law.